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It's more about to dive deep from humanity nowadays to the historical part of our society to see what's way beyond our ways how to proceed an use design at it's best. Braun Household, De'Longhi Group, Politecnico di Milano, TU Delft | Industrial Design Engineering

The longevity economy is here, and good design will be a crucial part of shaping how we live as we age. "Over the coming decades, as more of us become part of a rapidly ageing society, the market for well-designed products and services will only continue to grow.” – Colum Lowe, Director, Design Age Institute We want to be a part of this movement towards enhancing experiences for older people and so we welcomed the opportunity to be the design partner to two of the projects the DAI has funded (listed in this report): Hearing Birdsong https://lnkd.in/eVCehJuF and the Briteway navigation app https://lnkd.in/e8JVZ3j3. Are you working on a project to help people deal with changing health and circumstances, stay independent and live a fulfilled life in their later years? Email us on [email protected] to see our work and discuss how we can help. #longevityeconomy #designforage #inclusivedesign #healthyageing

OPEN CALL: https://lauds.eu/ The LAUDS Exploration Open Call aims to fund and support the collaboration and co-creation relationship between artists/creative people and technology providers and end-users, through artistic experimentations following the spirit of the New European Bauhaus. LAUDS Factories1 invites artists2 /creative people and technology providers to submit proposals for Experiments aimed at exploring and working with LAUDS factories to enhance their usability and uptake, while answering to pressing challenges in the mobility, energy and agriculture/food production sectors. The project has 240.000 EUR to provide support to at least 6 Experiments that will be collaborating with LAUDS Factories in activities such as conceiving novel uses of technologies that help push for green solutions, and/or exploring alternative design methods using artistic practices creating new industrial models connecting potential manufacturers partners, creatives and end-users. These activities should provide answers to proposed challenges by the three LAUDS Factories with which the selected hybrid teams are to cooperate.

The big reveal… The Design History Society Annual Conference 2025 will be hosted by Ankara Bilim University on the theme: ‘Converging Paths: Design in Creative Economy’ #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths https://buff.ly/3TIBdCv Since the Renaissance, the commercial aspects of creative disciplines have evolved significantly, and this evolution has served as a model for design disciplines to turn their original ideas into marketable products. Important players who actively shaped and controlled this dynamic field included art dealers, critics, galleries, agencies, and other organizations. Collectively, their joint ventures not only guided the course of artistic expression but also established the foundation for the complex network of connections that has developed into the complex environment that we now identify as the creative industry. The interaction of creative disciplines has long been woven into the fabric of history, even if the phrase "creative industry" was first formalized in the 1990s. Artisan intellectual groups collaborated on projects that went beyond the confines of particular artistic disciplines throughout various historical periods. Furthermore, the historical context highlights the crucial role that regulatory bodies, artist unions, and syndicates had in establishing networks of communication and legal frameworks that promoted the development of creative interactions. This conference will provide a comprehensive exploration into the intricate dynamics between design and creative industry, shedding light on diverse actors, institutions, and legislative frameworks that have contributed to its evolution. Our aim is to unravel the influences that have paved the way for the emergence of today's vibrant creative economy, examining both the interplay of business and economic factors, and the exchange of design metaphors that have transitioned from art to design and ultimately into marketable commodities.

🔵 New paper by Massimo Menichinelli, team member of Elisava Research, Annapaola Vacanti (Università Iuav di Venezia), Francesco Burlando (Università degli Studi di Genova), and Isabella Nevoso (Università degli Studi di Padova): "The More-Than-Human Trend in Design Research: A Literature Review". The implications of contemporary technological and environmental changes are driving a transition in human practices toward approaches that widen and shift the focus beyond human needs. These approaches leverage new ideas and concepts coming from the posthumanist perspective, which has been gaining momentum across several disciplines, including the design field. As several researchers have started to take interest in those themes, experimental methods and practices have been growing along with different definitions, which may accentuate the complexity of producing consistent advances in the discipline. The objective of the article is to review the existing literature on design practices and approaches that, during the last decade, have evolved beyond the focus of a single user and are thus defined with terms such as More-Than-Human Centered Design, Ecosystemic Design, Posthuman Design, etc. The outputs of the integrative literature review offer a clearer picture of the phenomenon. Download the paper > https://lnkd.in/dfpVpBFD #ElisavaResearch #Design #Research #PostHuman

Art and technology are often viewed as separate domains, but they're increasingly being brought together, including within Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. TU/e Innovation Space facilitates an Art & Tech course and builds a diverse Art & Tech community, uniting students and experts from scientific and cultural backgrounds. Bringing together art and technology on our campus offers numerous benefits, fostering a dynamic synergy between seemingly unrelated disciplines. We prioritize abstract and conceptual thinking to prepare students for tomorrow’s unforeseen challenges. Eindhoven serves as a canvas where tech and design collaborate; an example is Glow, where TU/e students contribute significantly. From smart lighting to sustainable architecture, the fusion of these disciplines holds great promise for the future. Read more about the innovation Space art & tech community: https://lnkd.in/ePyF_wbQ #designthinking, #art, #conceptualthinking

On 20 of May Lyongo will join the Art & Science Lab on Bonaire. The Art & Science Lab Bonaire is a platform and space that wants to explore the collaboration between art and science. The topic will be ‘Designing with awareness of cultural context and current climatical challenges on the Island of Bonaire’. What does Bonaire’s local art and design look like? Lyongo will discuss this with other (local) artists that are part of the program. For Lyongo, design should reflect the culture of a place or island. What characterizes the Bonairean culture? What does a typical Bonairean building look like? And what makes it suitable for Bonairean users? 👇 More about the program.

The first talk from the Service Futures Lab public event series this year is now online Service Design – Historical frames and contemporary issues. Professor Dr. Alison Prendiville Starting with a historical lens this lecture will explore the nature and emergence of service to contextualise key developments that have come to define it. Different perspectives on service design will then be presented to explore its role and contribution to contemporary challenges. This first talk from the Service Future Lab at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London (recorded: 1st February 2023) opens by setting the scene for understanding the historical origins of service and different ways of designing for service. Having worked in service design research and practice over the last two decades, I have observed its emergence and rapid adoption that started tentatively with its early focus on improving user experiences, to today’s more comprehensive engagement with organizational transformation, and societal challenges. In parallel, I have always had an interest in design history and culture and how people are connected, and the relationships formed through design. Starting with the infrastructural nature of services during the industrial revolution, and their role in enabling the transportation of people and goods as a key component of the capitalist system, the session presents general principles that come to define today’s global systems and raises questions on the ethical role and potential for service designers in the current climate. What follows is reflections from projects with local government, and transdisciplinary projects in human and animal health in India, to highlight some of the methods that make service design so well suited to tackling complex systemic challenges. In parallel consideration will be given to different ways of conceptualizing designing for service and how this may assist our understanding in configuring relationships between humans, more than human, technologies, institutions, and place. This lecture is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in service design research and practice and more generally those students or professionals curious to better understand the opportunities for design to address societal challenges.

It is rare to see such a wide definition of service design, that spans the Industrial Revolution, and talks of the complexity of the public sector. Describing the narrowness of the Neo-liberal service agenda and digital, and the caution that is needed. This definition of service design, with its integration with systems thinking, management, behaviour and social applications, moves service design into the realm where it should be. It is so important to widen our definition to talk about examples like Buurtzorg in The Netherlands.

Futuristic Thinking 🚀💡 Every time I pass by the Museum of the Future on my way to work, its striking design serves as more than just an architectural marvel—it’s a symbol of the future I want to create. This building is my reminder that innovation isn’t a distant concept but a present reality that demands our attention today. 🌍✨ To truly embrace the future, I realize I must adopt curiosity as a core value. Curiosity drives innovation. It’s the spark that pushes boundaries, encourages exploration, and allows us to see beyond what is in front of us. 🔍💭 The Museum of the Future reminds me that the world is constantly evolving and to stay relevant, I need to evolve with it. 🔄🌱 Innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about how we think 🤔, how we approach challenges and how we reimagine the world. 🌐 To innovate, I need to ask questions, embrace new ideas and nurture a mindset that seeks solutions in unexpected places. 🧠🚀 Every glance at the Museum of the Future renews my commitment to being curious, pushing myself beyond the comfort of the known and continuously seeking growth and transformation. ✨🌟 In my mind—Innovation is the new present and Curiosity is its fuel 🔥🔍 #innovationmindset #curiositydriven #museumofthefuture #futuristicthinking #inspirationinarchitecture #embracethefuture #thinkinnovative #innovationjourney #curiosityiskey #dubaiinspiration